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5 Fabulous Ideas to Celebrate Halloween 2021 At Home This year, Halloween is still going to look a little different due to COVID. Below are some creative ideas to make Halloween 2021 fun and safe for all! Whether you're staying at home, trick or treating around the neighborhood, or giving out candy, we've got some great ideas for you!  We all need a bit of spooky fun this year, so we’ve compiled a list of safe ways to celebrate Halloween 2021 at home! If you're planning on hosting trick or treaters or taking your kids around the neighborhood, check out our...

Ideas for Halloween 2021 - COVID-friendly Trick Or Treating  Families everywhere are coming up with a host of original ideas to keep Halloween fun and safe this year. Below are some fun ideas for those wanting to give out candy this year: Also check out our top tips for some At Home Halloween Fun!    Hosting Trick Or Treating Events Socially Distanced Candy Sticks! Tack candy onto some sticks and put them into the ground in your front yard - a fun way to hand out candy from a distance!   Pre-Bagged Goodies Set up a table in your front yard with individual bags...

Getting kids up and ready in the mornings can be a real struggle. Some kids bounce out of bed as happy as clams, others need to be dragged out of bed kicking and screaming, others will then practically sleepwalk through their morning routines, zombie-mode!   If your child fits in the “jumps out of bed, gets ready in a flash, chomps down their breakfast without a complaint” category, then stop reading, you’re got this (but give us your address so we can send our kids to you each morning). If that doesn’t describe your morning scenario, then not to worry,...

The first day of daycare, preschool, kindergarten can be very daunting for both the parent and the child. With summer break coming to an end, many families will be feeling a mix of emotions. With a little help, we can try to make the transition a little easier for you.  Here are our top tips to help with first day jitters! Get a school routine going from the start. Kids really benefit from a routine as it helps them to understand what to expect next, increases self-confidence, and builds healthy habits for the future. It'd be great to implement it a...

Whether you’re planning a vacation or a staycation, kids and road trips don’t always go hand in hand! Here are some tips to make your road trip a success:   Top 6 Tips For A Road Trip With Kids   1: Snacks We all like to snack when we’re bored! Kids are no different. Make sure you pack some snacks to keep your kids satisfied and occupied. When my kids were little, I used to give them a small apple or a banana – it took them forever to eat and it was relatively mess-free, healthy, and filling!     2. Nap Time...